What is a child psychologist?

Parenting can be challenging, especially when parents are having difficulty connecting with their kids, and when children are having problems at school, home, emotionally, and socially. Parents who notice signs of behavioral, learning, and mental health problems in their children often wonder if what they're seeing is normal or if their child needs extra support.

A child psychologist, like Dr. Sonya Bhatia at Naples Behavioral Pediatric Therapy, can help. Child psychologists are experts in child and adolescent development. They assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychological and developmental issues that affect children and adolescents. Child psychologists help kids and families by promoting healthy development through evidence-based assessment and intervention. Child psychologists can

• identify early signs of behavioral, emotional or developmental problems

• tailor assessment and intervention to meet the specific needs of each child

• work with families, physicians, and educators as part of a collaborative team to meet each child's unique needs

If you think your child may need an evaluation or therapy services, please reach out to Naples Behavioral Pediatric Therapy for a phone consultation. Dr. Bhatia can help you decide whether an evaluation or therapy may be beneficial for your child.